Raising Awareness

Christine Morris, at left, nurse manager for the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program in Beaumont, accepts a proclamation from Orange County Commissioners David Dubose, Precinct 1; Barry Burton, Precinct 2; and Jody Crump, Precinct 4, at Tuesday's meeting of Commissioners Court. The Court proclaimed September as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" and October as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and recognized the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program for its efforts at providing assistance to those in need across a seven-county area of Southeast Texas. Photo by Tommy Mann Jr.